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Doctor of Baseball Theology for @LionUpBaseball / Assistant AD for Broadcast Services for @LionUpRadio. @CollSportsComm and @NCBWA member. Parrothead.

Hammond, LA
Joined January 2011
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Dr. Damon Sunde™ retweeted
When I hear someone like @DavidPSamson say that we don’t need baseball on the radio, it drives me crazy. We do need baseball on the radio, especially when people need seven or eight subscriptions to watch their teams. We need baseball on the radio, so great young broadcasters like @JustinRocke @KeithRaad can grow. We need baseball on the radio so we can go to the beach and listen to a game while watching the waves. We need baseball on the radio so a legend like @davesims_ can do his thing for a whole new generation of Yankees fans. We need baseball on the radio, period. If it does ever go away, God forbid, it won’t be because we don’t need it, it will be because people like @DavidPSamson who sneer at the people who can’t afford the price of admission. We need baseball on the radio.
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Dr. Damon Sunde™ retweeted
Jeter to Murphy... “The Brewers play baseball the right way” …. - Pat Murphy replies … “Guys today don’t understand that!” We have gotten so far away from center as to what winning baseball is and looks like… the younger generation’s focus is on launch angle, spin rates, velocity and you only win by out slugging the opponent! Basically…. Hit more HR than the other team…. Then pimp the HR. Well eyes have been opened. They have to be. It’s now a matter of … if pride will keep the other orgs from following. If they do… our game will skyrocket like never before. It was literally the most beautiful baseball I have seen at the MLB level … electric! @MLBNetwork @MLB @MLBONFOX @nextlevelbb
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Dr. Damon Sunde™ retweeted
If you don’t love the brand of baseball being played in the World Series, then you just don’t love baseball. #WorldSeries
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Dr. Damon Sunde™ retweeted
Turns out, people DO tune in for good baseball: Recent World Series Game 1 Viewership (U.S.) 2026 (@Brewers vs. @RaysBaseball ): 15.2 million 2025 (Dodgers vs. Blue Jays): 13.3 million 2024 (Dodgers vs. Yankees): 14.16 million 2023 (Diamondbacks vs. Rangers): 9.17 million
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The number is inaccurate because viewership for Game 1 of the World Series has not yet been released. x.com/paulsen_smw/st…
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Dr. Damon Sunde™ retweeted
The latest episode of Inside @lionupathletics, presented by @mynorthoaks, airs today at 5 PM. Our guests this week include @lionuptennis coach Jason Hayes, @lionupbaseball coach Bobby Barbier and Mark Willoughby - The Voice of @lionupfootball.
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You mean … Baseball How it’s Supposed to be Played.
The Rays’ formula for winning baseball: • MLB’s lowest strikeout rate (18.6%)
• AL-best batting average
• AL-best stolen base total Now they’re AL champions and heading to the World Series. They’re proof you don’t have to out-slug everyone to win. Put the ball in play, run the bases and make the other team defend.
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Dr. Damon Sunde™ retweeted
And now I must confess I could use some rest I can't run at this pace very long… 🌴🌴🌴 Sending good vibes to our friends in Mobile, Pensacola, and there abouts this morning ahead of Hurricane Isa…Iss… you know the one. Have a plan. Be safe. Drink Margaritas.
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What an understatement.
Forty years ago I didn’t know anyone at ESPN’s personal opinion on politics. Hell, I didn’t even know their personal opinions of the athletes they covered. And I had no idea what a beautiful thing that was.
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Great advice ⤵️
If you ever find a pretty girl who keeps a scorebook at baseball games, marry her.
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Dr. Damon Sunde™ retweeted
Justin Verlander’s retirement means the active career shutout leader has fewer shutouts than Nolan Ryan has no-hitters.
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HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY RYNO. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. Ryne Sandberg Forever.
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Dr. Damon Sunde™ retweeted
That’s a wrap!! Just debriefed with @oursoutheastern Broadcast Journalism major Darci Lourigan who interned for @RobinRoberts this summer!! Thank you Robin for your investment in talent development!! Thank you Darci for representing the best of our Mission and Core Values!! 💚💛
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Dr. Damon Sunde™ retweeted
ESPN hockey voice Steve Levy on the passing of his longtime friend & co-worker Barry Melrose
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Dr. Damon Sunde™ retweeted
“Headin' out to San Francisco for the Labor Day weekend show… Yes, it's been quite a summer, rent-a-cars and westbound trains… Come Monday, it'll be all right.” Happy Labor Day, everyone! #LaborDayWeekend #KeepThePartyGoing #BubblesUp youtu.be/XKGw_hrlaOY
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Dr. Damon Sunde™ retweeted
We ❤️ #HammondAmerica – at Hammond, LA
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🚨 Special weekend programming alert 📻
We’re celebrating the life of one of America’s most beloved music icons who enjoyed multiple appearances at the legendary Ponchatoula Hayride. Join us Sunday at 11 a.m. for a 2-hour Dolly Parton Treasure Trove. 🇺🇸 📷 RCA publicity photo
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Dr. Damon Sunde™ retweeted
Shoutout David Keller and Jacob Senat for working the broadcast tonight. Two incredible student broadcasters that are going to go big places.
GOAL!!! Ella Quinlan finds the net off a feed from Ana Claire Schwing SLU 1, Troy 0 | 39th minute #LionUp
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